How To Fix /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U053 - Output mgmt: Selected language not installed; output executed in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Output mgmt: Selected language not installed; output executed in &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U053 - Output mgmt: Selected language not installed; output executed in &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/PPF_ADAPTER_U053 indicates that the output management system is attempting to execute an output in a language that is not installed in the SAP system. The message typically states: "Output management: Selected language not installed; output executed in &1," where &1 represents the default language that the system has reverted to.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Installation: The specific language that is being requested for the output (e.g., a printout, email, etc.) is not installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not available in the system.
  Output Configuration: The output configuration for the document may specify a language that is not supported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Required Language:
  
  If the language is indeed required, you can install it via the SAP Language Installation process. This typically involves using transaction SMLT to add the desired language to the system.
  Ensure that the language pack is available and properly installed.
  
  
  
  Change User Profile Language:
  
  If the user does not need the specific language, you can change the user profile language to one that is installed. This can be done in transaction SU01 by editing the user profile and changing the logon language.
  
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Review the output configuration settings for the document type in question. Ensure that the language specified in the output settings is one that is installed in the system.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If the output is executed in a fallback language (usually the system's default language), ensure that the fallback language is set correctly in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Installation
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing settings for output management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on output management and language settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to output management and language settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that outputs are generated in the desired language.